Sassa het aangekondig biometriese identifikasie gaan gebruik word om bedrog tydens die uitbetaling van die SRD-toelae hok te slaan. Dit sal veral vir SRD-toelae gebruik word.
Die SRD-toelae is bedoel vir Suid-Afrikaanse burgers, vlugtelinge, asielsoekers en spesiale permithouers van 18 en 60 jaar, wat onvoldoende middele het, wat nie maatskaplike toelaes ontvang nie of wat nie bydra tot of in aanmerking kom vir WVF-betaling nie, en geen finansiële ondersteuning van enige ander bron het nie.
Verandering van geregistreerde inligting, byvoorbeeld bankbesonderhede, sal slegs deur suksesvolle biometriese prosesse verander kan word.
Kliënte wat dus van identiteitsdiefstal verdink word, of ‘n slagoffer van so ‘n misdaad was, kan ook gevra word om biometriese prosesse deur te gaan. Indien jy versoek word om die biometriese prosesse deur te gaan, moet jy toegang tot ‘n slimfoon of rekenaar met ‘n kamera, ‘n stabiele WiFi-konneksie of data hê, en in ‘n welverligte area wees, waar slegs jy in die foto sal wees wat geneem word.
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SASSA Introduces Biometric Identification to Combat Fraud
In a bid to fortify the integrity and security of the social grant distribution process, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has implemented a biometric identity verification system. This initiative serves as a safeguard to reduce the risk of social grant fraud.
The verification process is primarily aimed at the selected categories of COVID-19 SRD clients:
*Clients who wish to modify their existing mobile numbers or banking details initially provided to SASSA. Such modifications will be accepted only upon successful completion of biometric verification.
*Clients suspected of identity theft or those who have been victims of such crimes may also be required to undergo biometric identification. In an effort to curb fraud, SASSA is collaborating closely with other industry stakeholders.
In instances where any of the above situations have been identified or have occurred, SASSA may mandate these clients to undergo compulsory electronic identity verification to secure their grant application and payment. This initiative is also aimed at eliminating fraudulent social grant applications.
To complete the electronic identity verification process, clients will require:
• A smartphone or computer equipped with a high-quality camera.
• A stable Wi-Fi or mobile data internet connection.
• A well-lit environment where they are the only person in the picture.
It’s important to note that COVID-19 SRD applications are processed exclusively online. Similar to the application process, this is a one-time activity to unblock an account or make a ‘high risk’ change to a client’s profile.
Verification Process Details: SASSA will provide detailed instructions on the process when the affected client interacts with SASSA for their transaction of interest.
Clients who do not complete the biometric identity verification may have their grants suspended. We assure our clients that the agency is committed to their safety and this process will not disrupt any other client not listed in the categories referenced above.
For further clarity and social grant-related enquiries, clients are encouraged to contact our customer care at 0800 60 10 11.
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